In this episode of Functional Medicine for Moms, we’re talking about fertility labs worth knowing before trying to conceive and why fertility is often a reflection of overall health. I walk through affordable lab testing options that can help identify imbalances before pregnancy so you can better support conception, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and overall health.

We discuss:

• Why blood sugar and metabolic health matter for fertility
• Important thyroid labs beyond just TSH
• Nutrient testing including vitamin D, B12, folate, magnesium, and iron
• Cholesterol, liver health, and inflammation markers
• Day 3 hormone testing and AMH
• Why semen analysis matters for male fertility too
• Functional medicine testing vs. foundational labs
• How optimal fertility ranges differ from sta ...